Starting device for explosion-engines.



F. G. HAYES.

STARTINGDEVIOE FOR EXPLOSION ENGINES.

7 APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 18, 1911. 1,039, 1 27. Patented Sapt. 24, 1912.

3 SHEETS-SHEET 1 F. G. HAYES.

STARTING DEVIGE FOR EXPLOSION ENGINES.

APPLICATION FILE-D SBPT.1B,1911.

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Patented Sept. 24, 1912.

F. C. HAYES.

STARTING DEVICE FOR EXPLOSION ENGINES. APPLICATION FILED SEP'IHISJ 1911.

1,039,127, Patented Sept. 24, 1912.

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TEL m UNITED STATES PATENT demon.

I FREDERICK C. HAYES BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.

- s'rAR'rInG'DEvIcE-roia EXPLOSION-ENGINES.

To alt whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, FREDERICK G. HAYES, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city of Battle Creek, county of Calhoun, and State of Michigan, have invented cer tain new and useful Improvements in Starting Devices for Explosion-Engines, of

' starting motor in which the starting motor,

may becharged with fuel such as is usedfor the'engine, the charging being effected through a .pump. Third, to provide an apparatus of the class described, an in;-

' proved driving-connection for the starting motor and theengin e tobe started. Fourth, to provide an apparatus of the class described, which is comparatively sim do in structure and operation'and not likely" to getout of repair. v

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely. appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed outin the claims.

A structure whirhds a preferred embodi-' ment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which: Figure I is a'detailside elevation of a- 'structureembodying the 'features of my invention, the starting" motor cylinder and the pump cylinder being shown in vertical"sec-- tion. Fig. II is a detail elevation view look-' ing from the left of Fig. I,-the certain' lparts" being conventionally"illustrated. Fig; 11 is a detail vertical section taken on a line corresponding to the broken line 3-3 of Fig. I. Fig. IV is a detailview looking from the left of Fig. III, showing the means for returning and looking the=starting engine in its initial position. Fig. V is adetail side. elevation of the locking disk -16, showing the arrangement of the springs 37f thereon. Fig. VI is an enlarged detail view of the disk 16.

Speeifieatioiiof Letters Patent. a ucationfie'a September 18, 1911. semi nor-erases.

Patented Sept; 24, 1912-.

1 locking dog 14 and its support.- Fig. VIII is a'detail vertical section showing the ad- ]u sta'ble bear ng for the shaft 10.

--In the drawing, similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, andthe sectional views are taken. looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends :of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, lreprcsents the engine to be started, 2 the crank shaft thereof, and 3 the fly wheel on the crank shaft. The cylinder 4 of the starting motor or engine is, in the structure illustrated, provided with a bracket 5 which is bolted to the side" 'of the engine 1. The charging pump cylinder 6 is mounted on the cylinder 4 and connected therewith through the inlet valve 7.

The inlet valve being of the puppet type, its

details are not further described. The pump is provided with a check intake valve 8, the

pipe 8 being-connected to a suitable fuel supply such as the carburetor,- not illustrate'd; of theengine 1. The. crank shaft of the-engine1 is provided with a frictf--n wheel 9, whie the crank shaft 10* of the starting motor is provided with a friction wheel 11 having a segmental friction surface 12 adapted to coact with the friction wheel 9. The friction wheel 9, is in the structureillustrated, bolted to the fly wheel The friction member or wheel 11 is adapted to serve as the fly wheel. 12 of the fly wheel or friction member 11, of the-starting motor being segmental, acts on the friction wheel 9 or-driven member 1 during a portion only 'of the revolution of the starting motorgcrank shaft 10. Y

The

driving members 9 and l 'l 'are disconnected (see Fig.1). The locking means preferably The friction surface.

piston. "13 .o'f the starting motor locked in itsnitial position, that is at the. end of its oii'tstihke, in. which position, the g oom'prisesa locking dog' 14,-, mounted on the r:

bracket 15 to coact with the disk 16 orrthe crankshaft 10. The disk 16 has a peripheral groove 17 therein, adapted to receive the dog-l4.' The disk 16 is provided atone side with a notch-like keeper 18 for the dog 14. This keeper 18 is located in a groovcof the disk so that the dog 14 drops into it-on each revolution of the disk or on each cycle of the starting motor. The pivot 19 for the dog is preferably supported by the spring ".20 which'engages the pivot block 21 (see Figs. IV and VII). This arrangement is Fig. .VII' isa detail vertical section of the provided to relieve the parts of shock when the- or lock engages. A buffer 2E2 is *prefefa ly provided, for the keeper to further-"relieve the engaging shock. iThe dog is held yieldingly in its'-.engagingposition.

byithe spring 23.. To insure the returning of'thepiston lato its initial position, I provide areturn'spring 24 which is arranged on the plunger rod 25 which re'ciprocates in the boss 26 on the-side of the cylinder 4. *The? red. is connected with'thedisk' l6 bym eans -of a link 27 The upper' endof the rod is .providedwith. a nut 28=which. ma y be adjusted to regulate the tension of the spring. The pump piston 29 is actuated from the l5 lever30'which is pivoted .j-a-t- 3L and conam able to charge the starting cylinder with;

comparatively little effort. I,

The dog 1 1 is arranged to'be released by Y the pump actuating toggle (see Figs. I and -11). When the dog 14 is disengaged,.the springs 37 prevent-its reengaging untilthe disk 16 is rotated. These .springs arese; cured to the sides of the disk asshown-in Figs. V and VI, "andconverge forwardl into the keeper.-- When the disk is rotate the dog traveling in the groove, moves into the keeper between the springs. The exhaust valve 38 'is held open by-the cam 39 on the shaft 10 to discharge the exhaust and also to permit the piston 13 being easily re;

turned to its initial position.

4 The ignition system comprises a suitable ,spark plug, as 40, connected to .a suitable source of electrical supply as the-battery 4L In the circuit of the system illustrated, isfa spring switch 42 which is adapted to'au'to-- 45 m'atically open when the lever 30 is actuated to charge the pump. This prevents the ignition of the starting motor until after the pump lever 30 is returned' to its initial or normal position. A switch 43 is provided in the circuit for controlling the ignitingof the charge.

To prevent over-char g cylinder, I provide the piimp with a pressure release valve '44. This valve is,pro-" vided with a-tension spring 45 regulatedby the adjusting nut 46. If the pump should be actuated after the startingcylinder is properly charged, this release valve opens. 'losecure' the desired driving -friction between the driven member 9 and the driving nu-mber fl l preferably supportthe shaft 10 in the ecccntric-b'earings'l, which can be rotated in the-boxingito swing the wheel 11 to hr from the wheel 9. A set screw 49 is ssprorided'for retaining'the-bearing in its and to assist the spring 24:, I counterbalance the crankshaft as by providing the wheel -side. The segmental friction surface, 1-2 is 'gagement when the starting motor is not being used, and it will alwaysbe lIl'PQSltlOIl ture,. and is 'veryeasily operated. i-The-parts are not likely to be injured in-use owlngto the various modifications in structural deof the starting adjusted position. Inorder that-t-he starting piston may not be stoppedwith the p1ston rod and crank shafton the dead center, as might-occur in' the event of a lightcharge,

11 with an opening 50 on one side. It is obvious that the same elfect-wouldbe. secured by adding a weight to the opposite .75 so disposed that-1t-1s disengaged at the time- .thepiston rod'pa'sses the dead center on the out-stroke of .the piston, so that the weight- 4 ha s merely to carry the parts past the center and'the' spring will return them to the nor mal or initial posit-ion. Further, the'en'gine can be provided with the ordinary starting crank, if desired, and manipulated there-i from, with return means, tor-the starting engine or motor will always 'be outof enfor use.

My improved starting apparatus is com para-tively simple and economical instructhe automatically connecting and disconnect-ing driving connections for the engine and starting In'otor. A- friction driving con nection is preferred'by me, as this-permits some slippage so that the'parts'are in a measure relieved from the shock to which they would otherwise be subjected.

I have illustrated and described my improved startingapparatus in detail. in a 7 simple and efiective'embodiment thereof. I

have not attempted to illustrate 'or describe tails .which are possible, as I believe the 1 5 disclosure made will enable those skilled in the artto whichthis invention relates, to apply the same as taste or circumstances may dictate.

I desire to be understood asclaiming my improvements specifically i the form lllllS- trated. as well as broadly :within the scope? i of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, i, I clann as new and desire to secure by -liet .115

ters Patent is: I

1. The combination with a driven she 10,

of a'starting motor; a crank shaft. there-f a friction wheel on said crank shafthayin' a segmental friction surface coactingj wit the friction wheel ofsaid driven shaft;':a

fuel pump for said cylinder; means for actuating said pum comprising anlactuatp mg lever and togg e, the

pump. piston rod? beingone inemberof the t0ggle;.means for locking said motor comprising a catch dog and a cpacting dis k'mounted on said prank shaft and having a peripheral groove ro vided with a notch-1i e keeper for said 0g.

and a pair of springs secured to the sides of .1313

7 said disk to swing into the notch when the .parts to their initial position comprisinga spring, a plunger 'rodactuated by said spring, and a link".connecting said rod to said disk; an exhaust valve actuating cam on said crank shaft positioned to open the exhaust valve the return of the parts to their initial position; and an ignition system comprising circuit connections having a spring switchwhich is closed by the pump actuating lever when in its normal position;

2. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the driven shaft, of a friction wheel on said driven shaft; a motor provided with a crank shaft; a frictionmember on said crank shaft arranged, to engage said friction wheel only during the partial revolution of said crankshaft; means .for automatically locking said crank shaft on each revolution thereof with said friction member thereof out of engagement with said friction wheel on said driven shaft; a pump for charging said motor; means for actuating said pump adapted to release said. lock; an ignition system for said motor comprising a circuit .Switch adapted to automatically open on the actuation of the pump actuating means; a pressure release valve for said pump; a spring for returning said crank shaft to its initial position; an exhaust valve for said motor;

' and a cam on said crank shaft for opening said exhaust-valve during the" return of the parts to their initial position.

3. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the driven shaft, of a friction wheel on said driven shaft; a motor provided with a crank shaft; a friction member on said crank shaft arranged to engage said friction wheel only during the partial revolution of said crank shaft; means for automatically locking said crank on each revolution thereof with said friction member thereof out of engagement with said friction wheel on said driven shaft; a pump for charging said motor; means for actuating said pump adapted to release said lock; an ignition system for said motor comprising .a' circuit switch adapted to automatically open on the 'actua tion of the pump actuating means; anda pressure release valve for said pump.

4. In a structure of the class described, the combinationwitli the driven shaft, of a friction wheel on said driven shaft; a motor provided with a crank shaft; a friction member on said crank shaft arranged to engage said friction wheel only during the partial revolution of said crank shaft; means for automatically loekingsaid crank shaft on each revolution thereof with said friction member thereof out of engagement with said friction wheel on said driven shaft; a pump for charging said motor; I means for actuating said pump adapted to release said lock; a pressure release valve for said pump; a spring for returning said' crank shaft to its initial position; an exhaust valve for said motor; and a cam on said crank shaft for opening said exhaust valve during the return of the parts to their initial position.

5. In a structure of the class described,

the combination with the driven shaft, of a.

friction-wheel-on said driven shaft; a motor 30 provided with a crank shaft; a friction member on said crank shaft arranged to engage said friction wheel only during the partial revolution of said crank shaft; means for automatically locking said crank shaft 5 on each revolution thereof with said friction member. thereof out of engagement with said friction wheel on said driven shaft; a pump for charging said motor;means for actuating said pump adapted to release said lock; and a pressure release valve for said pump.

6. In a structure of the class described,

the combination with the crank shaft of the engine to be started, of a friction wheel onsaid crank shaft; a-starting motor; a crank shaft therefor; a friction wheel on said starting motor crank shaft provided with a segmental friction surface coacting with sald friction wheel on said engine shaft means for returning said starting motor to is initial position, comprising a spring, said crank shaft being counterweighted to coact withsaid spring in carrying the crank shaft 'past thedead center; said friction surface being out of engagement when such point is passed and means for automatically locking said starting motor crankshaft on each revolution thereof with the friction surface on-its friction wheelout of engagement with said friction wheel on said engine crank shaft.

'7. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the driven shaft, of a friction wheel on said driven shaft; a motor; a crank shaft therefor; a friction memheron said motor'crank shaft providedrwithii a segmental friction-surface coaetingwith said friction wheel on said 'driven shaft; means for automatically locking said motor crank shaft on each revolution thereof, witl said friction member. out, 19f engagement with said fridtion wheel; and actuating means for said motorcomprising a vcharging mechanism adapted when actuated to release-said lock. 4

8. In a structure of the class described, the combination with-the driven shaftfof a frictionwheelon said driven-shaft; a, mo-. tor;-aycrank shaftthtrefor; and a friction member on said motor crank shaft pro- 139 vided with a segmental friction surface coactmg with said fr1ct1on"wheel on sa1d driven 'shaft and meansfor'returning said starting motor to its initial position, comprising a spring, saidacrank shaft being counter-weighted to coact w1th ,sald,v spring in carrying the crank ,shaft'pait the dead center, said friction surface being. out of engagement' when such point is passed- 9. .In a structure of.the class described, the combination of a driven'friction wheel;-

a motor providedwith a crank shaft and a friction member on said motor crank-shaft provided with a scgmentabfrictionsurface coacting with said driven friction wheel and means for returning said starting motor to its initial position, comprising a spring, said crank shaft being counter-weighted to coact with said spring in carrying the crank the combination with .the engine to be started," of a'starting motor; driving connections forsaidstarting motor to said engine adapted to automatically connect and isconnect o'n eachimpulse of the starting motor; means fo'r iautomatically locking said starting motor ln'i its initial position in which position-i the driving connections therefor to said crank shaft are disconnected; a pump for charging the motor;'means for actuating said charging pump adapted to release said look,- a spring for returning the partaof the-motor piston to its initial position;'and an ignition-system for the motor comprising a-switch member, said switch member being retained in its closed positionby the pump actuating means.

11. In; a structure of the class described, the combination with the, engine to be started,--of a starting motor; driving connections for said starting motor to said engine adapted to automatically connect and isconnect on each impulse of the starting motor; means for automatically locking said starting motor' in its initial position m which position the driving connections therefor. to said crank shaft are disconnected; a pump for charging the motor;

means for actuating said charging pump adapted to release said lock; anda spring for returning the parts of the motor pistonto its initial position. '12. Ina structure of the class described,

"- Tthe combination with the engine to be started,.-of a starting motor; driving constarting motor inits initial position in nections for said starting motor to said engine adapted to automatically connect and disconnect on each impulse of the starting motor; means for automatically locking said "which position the said driving connections are disconnected; and means for charging gating toggle.

, 15. The combination. :gthe driven the starting motor adaptedto release said lock. 5

, 13. In a structure of the classy described, the. combinationwith the engine to be started, of a starting motor; driving connections-for saidlstarting motorto said en+ gine adapted to automatically connect and' disconnect on each impulse of the starting v motor; and means for; automatically locking said startin motor 'in its initialposition in which position the said driving connections are disconnected.

14. The combination the driven for said motor and driven member adapted to automatically engage and disengage on each actuation of the motor; a fuel pump for said motor; a toggle actuating means therefor; a spring for returning the:motor piston to its initial position; means for look ing; the motor in its initial position, comprising a dog and a rotary diskhaving a peripheral groove adapted to receive said dog, the groove of said disk being provided with a notch-like keeper, and a pair of con-'- verging springs secured to the sides of said diskto swing into said notch when-the dog is withdrawn therefrom, said dog being positioned to be released by said pump actumember, of a motor; driving connections member, of a motor; drivingf connections,

for said motor and driven member adapted to automatically engage and disengage on each actuation of the motor; means for locking said motor in its initial position, comprising a dog and a rotary disk having. a peripheral groove adapted to receive-said dog, the groove ot'said disk being provided with a notch-like keeper,'and a pair of converging springs secured to the sides of said disk to swing into said 'notch when the dog is withdrawn therefrom.

16. In a structure of theclass described,

the combination with the engine to be started, of a startingunotomdriving connectlons for said starting motor to said en gine adapted to automatically connect and disconnect on each impulse; of the starting motor; means for automatically locking said starting motor in its initial position in which position the driving connections therefor to said crank shaft are disconnected, comprising a dog and a rotary disk having a notch-like keeper for said dog, and a spring adapted to swing into said keeper when said dog is withdrawn therefrom.

17. In a structure of the class described,

the combination with the engine to be started, of a starting motor; driving conncations for said starting motor to said engine adapted to automatically connect and disconnect on each impluse of the starting motor; means for automatically locking said starting motor its initial position in which position the driving connections therefor to said. crank shaft are disconnected, comprising a dog and a rotary disk having a notch-like keeper for said dog. Y 18. The combination with the driven member ofa motor; driving connections for said motor and driven member adapted to automatically engage and disengage on each actuation of the motor; a fuel pump for charging said motor; actuating means therefor; means for locking said motor in its initial position adapted to be released by said pump actuating means; and an ignition system forsaid motor comprising a switch, said switch being adapted to automatically open when said pump actuating means is moved from its normal position.

I 19. The combination with the driven member of a motor;-driving.connections for said motor and driven member adapted to automatic-all engage and disengage on each actuation of the motor; means for lcking said driving connections in their disengaged relation; :1 fuel pump for charging said motor; actuating means therefor adapted to release said locking means and an ignition system for said motor comprising a switch, said switch being adapted to automatically open when said pump actuating means is moved from its normal position. v

20. The combination with the driven member of a motor; driving connections for said motor and driven member adapted to automatically engage and disengage on each actuation of the motor; a fuel pump for charging said motor; actuating means therefor; and means for locking said motor in its initial position adapted to be released by said pump actuating means.

21. In a structure of the class described, the combination with the driven shaft, of a friction wheel on said driven shaft; a motor; a crank shaft therefor; a friction member on said crank shaft provided with said friction wheel on said driven shaft;

means for automatically locking said motor shaft on each' revolution thereof with said friction member out of engagement with said friction wheel; a spring for returning the-motor crank shaft to its initial position, said crank "shaft being counterweighed to coact with said spring in carrying the crank. shaft past the dead center, said friction surface being out of engagement when such point is passed. I p

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two wltnesses; v

FREDERICK C. HAYES. [1,. s.]

Witnesses: I

LUELLA G. GREENFIELD, MARGARET L. GLASGQW.

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